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Gedwell Family History

Gedwell Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Ledwell, Bedwell, Kidwell, Jewell, Gesell, Elwell, Sewell, Reddell

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Where is the Gedwell family from?

You can see how Gedwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gedwell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Gedwell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Gedwell family living in Shropshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gedwell's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Gedwell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gedwell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gedwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gedwell. 100% of Gedwell men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Gedwell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Gedwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gedwell census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 21 immigration records available for the last name Gedwell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 23 military records available for the last name Gedwell. For the veterans among your Gedwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gedwell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Gedwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gedwell in 1966 was 80, and 85 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gedwell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gedwell ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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